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How Do You Think Federal Websites Can Improve?

If you've ever been on a .gov site and thought, "Hey, this site could be a lot better," we want to hear from you. As part of President Obama's Campaign to Cut Waste and the Administration's overall commitment to improving customer service, we're taking a fresh look at how government information and services are delivered on the Internet. […]

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President Obama: Washington Has to Live within its Means

President Barack Obama delivers a statement announcing his Plan for Economic Growth and Deficit Reduction, in the Rose Garden of the White House, Sept. 19, 2011.(Official White House Photo by Pete Souza) President Obama today unveiled a plan for economic growth and deficit reduction that details how to pay for the American Jobs Act while […]

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The President’s Plan for Economic Growth and Deficit Reduction

Ed note: This has been cross-posted from the Office of Management and Budget's blog The health of our economy depends on what we do right now to create the conditions where businesses can hire and middle-class families can feel a basic measure of economic security. In the long run, our prosperity also depends on our ability […]

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What You Missed: Open for Questions on the America Invents Act

After President Obama signed the America Invents Act, the White House hosted a live video chat to answer your questions on the historic patent reform legislation. The bill will help American entrepreneurs and businesses get their inventions to the marketplace sooner so they can turn their ideas into new products and new jobs. Chief Technology Officer […]

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The America Invents Act: Turning Ideas into Jobs

Click here to see the video. This morning, I had the great honor of watching President Obama sign the America Invents Act at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science & Technology in Alexandria, Virginia—a school named for the first official to issue U.S. patents.  This historic legislation will help American entrepreneurs and businesses get their inventions […]

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Honoring Our Nation’s Finest Federal Employees

From investigating crooks who swindle Americans out of their retirement savings to helping the terminally and seriously ill get the benefits they’ve earned quickly, federal employees work hard each and every day to serve the American people.  This past Thursday, 34 great Federal workers and teams were honored as finalists for the Samuel J. Heyman […]

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Weekly Address: Passing the American Jobs Act

President Obama discusses the need for Congress to pass the American Jobs Act to put more people back to work, and more money back in the pockets of people who are working. Read the jobs bill. Transcript | Download mp4 | Download mp3 Fonte: White House

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The America Invents Act: Turning Ideas into Jobs

Click here to see the video. This morning, I had the great honor of watching President Obama sign the America Invents Act at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science & Technology in Alexandria, Virginia—a school named for the first official to issue U.S. patents.  This historic legislation will help American entrepreneurs and businesses get their inventions […]

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Improving Economic Opportunities for Women

On Wednesday, I had the honor of delivering a keynote address at the APEC “Women in the Economy” Summit in San Francisco. This group was comprised of delegates from economies around the pacific region: government officials, entrepreneurs, academics, corporate leaders, and NGOs. It was truly a privilege to be in front of such a prominent […]

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Cabinet Accountability for Cutting Waste

When he launched the Campaign to Cut Waste in June, President Obama asked the Vice President to take on a new role holding the Cabinet accountable for cutting waste in their agencies to help make government more efficient and responsive to the American people. As a part of that effort, the Vice President today convened […]

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